Whether you are in the job market or already employed, networking is a vital skill that will allow you to cultivate relationships across sectors. By connecting with others in your industry, you can:

Increase prospects for job opportunities

Raise your profile as a professional

Create connections that could aid you in the future

Networking benefits those on the job market by widening a job seeker’s support network and exposing a job seeker to potential employers. While many people think of personal interactions as the primary form of networking, networking on social media also plays a significant role in today’s job market. To find out the latest Networking Tips explore our resources below.

The job of the account planner is to get under the skin of the consumer who buys the brand (s) from the clients, do research, identify insights, brief the creatives and define brands to appeal to the target consumers.

LinkedIn is growing exponentially but if you have been using it for while but don’t feel 100% sure that you are getting the most out of it, this career guide is for you. Here are 14 tips to help you get it working for you better in your job search.

Ok I know that sounds like an odd statement. And, I bet some reading this have no plans anytime soon to begin a job search - not in this economy anyway. Yet, it is under these conditions that the 21st century job search is being transformed.

Portfolio working is when an individual has multi strands rather than just one strand to their career. This trend has been growing for a while, fuelled by desire and also necessity post credit crunch.
Why is portfolio working growing?

There is always an opportunity, even in challenging market conditions, to think positive and think creative. You need to build a personal strategy to identify and access the hidden job market – not just the agency jobs or advertised roles – but the jobs out there that are right for you.

Getting headhunted can seem extremely difficult at the best of times, let alone in the current jobs market. But as the majority of senior roles are not advertised to the public, according to recent research, making sure you give yourself the best chance of being spotted is a very sensible thing to do.

Headhunters are notoriously elusive, often preferring to find you rather than you come to them. However, there are some practical things you can do to increase your chances of getting headhunted and once through the door, make the right impression.

Marketing yourself is becoming more important with increased competition for jobs and is an essential skill for employment and self-employment, so for those currently job-seeking, it is paramount you start searching for that inner-salesman.

LinkedIn is for your career what Facebook is for your social life. It has enjoyed exponential growth in popularity and has enabled people to increase their network from the comfort of their own office or living room.